Southern Honda Powersports owner elected mayor: report

It’s not often a powersports dealership becomes directly involved in local politics, but owner of Southern Honda Powersports Tim Kelly has done exactly that after being elected the Mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Powersports Business spoke with Kelly for the August digital edition about its dealership expansion and how understanding local politics played a role in the deal.

Leveraging local relationships can often benefit a dealership. Has your dealership made any partnerships with local organizations?